Yea that would be true. I know they say the life of the LED's last up to five years but I guess that really doesn't mean they are the same strength. Is there a certain type of lighting you would recommend ? I really want to be able to have the ability to keep almost whatever I want in this tank. Except for clams. I would really like to be able to have an anemone with my couple of clowns a couple more different zoas and helpfully a montipora cap (sp)
I have T5's and Metal Halides, but to be honest, I have never ha a tank your size, I'm not sure if the MH's would be too powerful.
There are lots of people over on the lighting forum who are really knowledgeable with all the different types and what they're best for. You could definitely get some sound advice if you posted over there.